Fatal Hwy 120 Crash Took Life of Ceres Man

Fatal Hwy 120 Crash Took Life of Ceres Man

Jamestown, CA…On Friday, August 9, 2024, at approximately 7:25am, a 54-year-old male from Ceres was driving a 2014 Buick sedan eastbound on State Route 120, east of La Grange Road along with his passenger, 66-year-old Vicki Rasmussen of Ceres. At that same time, 67-year-old Erich Heinrichs of Turlock was driving a 2020 Hino tank truck […]

Caltrans to Begin Culvert Replacements on Hwy 49

Caltrans to Begin Culvert Replacements on Hwy 49

Tuolumne County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is preparing to begin construction to replace 162 feet of culvert on State Route 49 between Sonora and Tuttletown. The project is scheduled to begin the week of August 26, 2024, and end in late September. It will require one-way traffic control between Flume Road and Mt. […]

New Fall Arrivals at SNAC Murphys! Shop Local Today!

New Fall Arrivals at SNAC Murphys!  Shop Local Today!

Murphys, CA…We’re transitioning in to Fall @ SNAC Murphys with new Arrivals Daily! Patagonia, Aventura, Roxy SNAC is a locally-owned, independent outdoor gear shop. We sell quality outdoor gear, clothing & footwear, offer gear rentals, and have a staff ready to help you outfit yourself for any adventure! SNAC is open seven days a week and has three […]

Pedro Fire, 7% Contained 2,727 Acres, Smoke Output Drops Significantly

Pedro Fire, 7% Contained 2,727 Acres, Smoke Output Drops Significantly

Don Pedro, CA…The Pedro Fire has now spread to 2727 acres burning in grass and brush. The fire remains 5% contained and exhibits a moderate to dangerous rate of spread. There is an active threat to structures and powerlines, prompting evacuation orders and warnings. Resources Assigned 300 Personnel 5 Helicopters 22 Engines 6 Dozers 3 […]

Stanislaus National Forest Extends Seasonal Road Closures Through June 30.

Stanislaus National Forest Extends Seasonal Road Closures Through June 30.

Sonora, CA…After a late snow year and lingering damage to Stanislaus National Forest roads, Acting Forest Supervisor Beth Martinez has issued a forest order extending the seasonal road closures for affected roads in the Mi-Wok/Summit and Calaveras Ranger Districts, effective June 11 through June 30.  “After another winter of heavy snow, especially later in the […]

Groveland Ranger District to Host Community Town Hall Event

Groveland Ranger District to Host Community Town Hall Event

Groveland, CA…Continuing their efforts to engage in more direct community outreach and transparency, the Stanislaus National Forest’s Groveland Ranger District will host a community town hall event, Wednesday, June 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Groveland Community Resilience Center, 18986 Ferretti Road, Groveland, California. Representative of the Ranger District as well as […]

Greg McCulloch Named Adventist Health Sonora President

Greg McCulloch Named Adventist Health Sonora President

Sonora, CA…Adventist Health has appointed Greg McCulloch as president of Adventist Health Sonora, effective today.  “Greg is a disciplined and thoughtful healthcare leader,” said Kerry L. Heinrich, president and CEO of Adventist Health. “His leadership approach is animated by a passion for his community, for the faith-based mission of Adventist Health and a desire to […]

High Speed Unlawful Passing Takes Four Lives in Violent Bonds Flat Road Head on Collision

High Speed Unlawful Passing Takes Four Lives in Violent Bonds Flat Road Head on Collision

La Grange, CA…On May 31, 2024, at approximately 5:09pm 56-year-old Michael Keith of Stockton was driving his 2020 Chevrolet 1500 pickup northbound on Bonds Flat Road, unlawfully passing another vehicle over the double yellow centerline in excess of 100 miles per hour while approaching the T intersection with La Grange Road. Also in the vehicle […]

73 Year Old Texas Woman Loses Life in Hwy 120 Head-On Collision

73 Year Old Texas Woman Loses Life in Hwy 120 Head-On Collision

Groveland, CA…On May 29th, 2024, just before 1:00pm, 73-year-old James Brent of Humble, Texas was driving a 2024 Kia Forte westbound on State Route 120, west of Smith Station Road along with his 73-year-old female passenger also from Humble Texas. At that same time, 25-year-old Andrew Burney of Truckee, Ca was driving a 2013 Kia […]

You Are Free to Roam the High Country as Sonora Joins Ebbetts Pass in Reopening

You Are Free to Roam the High Country as Sonora Joins Ebbetts Pass in Reopening

Kennedy Meadows, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) formally reopened Sonora Pass on State Route 108 at 3:00 p.m. yesterday after five weeks of snow removal operations. Our District 10 Long Barn and District 9 Sonora Junction Maintenance crews made great progress clearing Sonora Pass this season exceeding our annual goal of reopening State Route […]

BonnieJean Warford 1935 ~ 2024

BonnieJean Warford 1935 ~ 2024

Sonora, CA…BonnieJean Warford September 28, 1935 ~ May 10, 2024 (age 88) An obituary is not available at this time for BonnieJean Warford. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of BonnieJean Warford, please visit our floral store.

Columbia College Graduates Fire Academy Students

Columbia College Graduates Fire Academy Students

Sonora, CA…The Columbia College Fire Academy is pleased to announce that 24 students have earned graduation and Certificates of Completion from the Fire Technology Program. Students who completed Firefighter 1 and 2 were awarded their certificates on May 2, 2024 at Columbia College in Oak Pavilion. Certificates are awarded upon students’ successful completion of academic […]

The Mother Lode’s Greater Sierra Forestry Corps Graduates its Second Cohort at Columbia College

The Mother Lode’s Greater Sierra Forestry Corps Graduates its Second Cohort at Columbia College

Columbia, CA…The Greater Sierra Forestry Corps, a WIOA Title-1 financially assisted program, is excited to announce the graduation of its second cohort, which took place on May 1st in the Dogwood Forum at Columbia College. Over 16 weeks, Corps participants received extensive training in Wildland Fire Fuels Management (six weeks) and Foundations in Wildland Firefighting […]

Columbia College 2023 – 2024 Graduates

Columbia College 2023 – 2024 Graduates

Sonora, CA…Among the graduating class of Fall 2023, 25 Associate of Arts Degrees have been conferred, 6 Associate of Arts Transfer Degrees, 32 Associate of Science Degrees, and 10 Associate of Science Degrees. Seventeen (17) students will graduate with distinction (cumulative grade point averages of 3.75 or better**) and 9 with honors (between 3.5 and […]

California Gold Rush History Comes to Life at Columbia State Historic Park

California Gold Rush History Comes to Life at Columbia State Historic Park

Columbia, CA…Columbia State Historic Park and Friends of Columbia invite the public on May 16-19 to explore “Diggins Tent Town 1852,” a recreation of an 1850s mining camp. At this annual living history event, visitors have the opportunity to experience the Gold Rush come to life. Over 150 costumed volunteers will help to recreate life […]

Dynamite and Other Explosives Located at a Home in Strawberry Successfully Disposed of and Removed from Home

Dynamite and Other Explosives Located at a Home in Strawberry Successfully Disposed of and Removed from Home

Strawberry, CA…TCSO deputies with the assistance of CCSO Bomb Squad, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office (SJCSO) Bomb Squad, Tuolumne County Fire Department and the United States Forest Service, successfully disposed of the unstable explosives by detonation, causing approximately 10 loud explosions in the Strawberry area. Explosives located at the home which were determined to […]

Broadcast Burning to Begin Near China Ridge in Groveland

Broadcast Burning to Begin Near China Ridge in Groveland

Groveland, CA…Fire crews with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Groveland Ranger District began will begin broadcast/understory burning in the area of China Ridge, as soon as next week.  Located adjacent to the Groveland Ranger District office and following China Ridge south to Greeley Hill Road approximately 4 miles northeast of Greeley Hill.  The majority of the […]

F150 Lightning Rolls Over & Kills Driver Near Hwy 120 & Old Priest Grade

F150 Lightning Rolls Over & Kills Driver Near Hwy 120 & Old Priest Grade

Groveland, CA…On April 25, 2024, at approximately 8:40am, a 68-year-old male from Groveland was stopped in a 2023 Ford F150 Lightning pickup truck at the stop sign for the Old Priest Grade and State Route 120, near Moccasin. The driver partially exited the vehicle while it was still in Drive and it began to roll […]

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